Whichever camera brand you start with, will most likely be the brand you stick with. I started with Canon and am the most familiar with this brand. However, I know many amazing Nikon and Sony photographers as well. So in my opinion…you can’t really go wrong!

The equipment I recommend below is my personal favorite due to quality and affordability. I have used all of this equipment and so my recommendations come from my personal experience with the products.

The Beginners Bundle:

(perfect for someone just starting out and wanting nice equipment at the most affordable price point)

I love a camera bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag. I say the best way to learn how to use your camera is to use it every day. So, while you are learning…it is great to have a bag that you can take anywhere and no one will even know you are carrying a camera! I also prefer the cross body type bag because it is easy to have access to your equipment without having to put your camera down or put your bag down.

You buy a nice camera and a nice lens, and then realize your camera is taking pictures really slow. If you come across this problem, the answer is a faster SD card! I like my cards to write speeds up to 90 MB/s. You especially want a fast card if you are photographing children and need to be able to capture a series of photos rapidly and without lag.